"100 Points of Fortune and 600 of Destiny..."
Hovering above Sayu's school, Light shared his thoughts with the whisper of the wind.
After Shoko Nishimiya's transformation, Light guided her for 10 days. The process was a success, and now she could hear and speak.
"Her voice is so delicate..." Light mused, enchanted by her emerging tone as she became more confident in her speech.
'Maybe it's not a bad idea to make her part of the project...'
Watching Shoko return to the classroom and noticing the reserved behavior of the students, who dared not look at her directly—and were silent for obvious reasons—Light decided to wait for the teacher to enter the room.
Some tried to communicate the unusual situation through writing, but curiously, their memories failed at the crucial moment. Recalling the event only a minute later, renewed fear sprouted in their hearts.
"Either way, it's pointless to try to share their experiences with others," Light amused himself internally.
With wings that moved with innate grace, he headed to Kuoh Academy.
"To trust so blindly... How harsh was her reality to place such faith in my words?" Light pondered silently.
Shoko's willingness to abandon her humanity for a chance at normality affected him deeply, although he had benefited considerably from the situation. The prospect of having a heroine in his group of Zodiacs was promising.
Changes in Destiny... Every alteration earned points. Especially from Protagonists and Heroines.
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In a reborn world, Shoko Nishimiya found herself enveloped in an entirely new life, as if a second chance had been granted to her. What once seemed like a monochromatic setting suddenly lit up with colors more vibrant than the rainbows that appear after summer rains.
The serene voice of the teacher, the quiet murmur of students taking notes... These were experiences previously denied to her. But now, she had a clarity that surpassed the understanding of ordinary people. Light-sama had revealed that her senses were superior to humans, even rivaling creatures most praised for their keen perceptions. She could perceive the nuances of the world around her with striking clarity and even sense the presence of people around her, like a subtle sixth sense.
When she lowered her head, tears of joy and anticipation for the future that awaited her streamed down her face. She still wondered, 'What did I do to deserve such grace from Light-sama?' Being chosen by Light-sama, reborn as the Zodiac of the Pisces sign, was an unimaginable privilege.
She was aware of her position in the hierarchy of the Zodiacs—the Bronze Zodiacs. However, that mattered little. Shoko yearned for a quieter existence, longed to be like any other person, wished that her mother and sister could live without worries about her, and deeply desired that the malice and prejudice that once surrounded her would disappear.
Oh, how she longed for normality! And this wish, this dream, was granted by Light-sama.
'How will I ever be able to repay him for this?'
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Approaching the school, Light quickly sent a message to Rias: "Would your family be interested in acquiring Phoenix Tears?"
Her response came quickly: "Yes, what do you want in exchange?"
Light typed: "I want payment in yen."
After a brief pause, Rias replied: "100 million yen per vial."
Light, trying to negotiate, wrote: "I have 3 vials. Would you like to acquire all of them?"
In truth, Light was being dishonest. He had only one vial. However, he knew he could acquire more vials of Phoenix Tears for 150 Destiny points each. It was a steep price, but he was determined to get money for his future plans. For now, this was the most direct way to acquire funds quickly.
He could, of course, resort to darker methods, like theft. Given his abilities, it would be a simple task. However, he was determined not to go down that path.
Shortly after, Rias's message arrived: "Alright, the Gremory family will buy all of them. Meet me after class in the Club Room."
"Agreed," Light replied.
He pocketed his phone and landed in the school courtyard, thinking, '300 million... That should be enough for now.' And then, an additional thought crossed his mind: 'If I sold 50 cards for the 10-day special training room at 10 million each, I would have saved on Destiny points, wouldn't I?'
It was an intriguing option. Light made a mental note of it. If necessary, he could approach the Gremory house for negotiation or even consult Sona Sitri to check her family's interest. After all, the benefits of the card were not limited to just training; it could be used as an evasion strategy or preparation for a confrontation. Trading mere seconds for 10 days of preparation seemed like a favorable deal, didn't it?
Regardless of who the buyer was, as long as they offered a fair price, Light would be open to negotiation. However, he had a minimum price in mind: he would not accept less than 1 million yen per day of use in the special training room.
Moreover, he was willing to spend up to a thousand Destiny points to raise funds. Once he accumulated 1 billion yen, he would have the resources needed to generate income on his own, as soon as his plans were put into action.
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Above the vast sea of white clouds, an ethereal-looking young woman observed the world below her with dark red eyes. Her blonde hair floated in the wind, creating an almost angelic aura. "Light Yagami," she murmured.
Her wings, immaculate and reminiscent of an angel's, fluttered briefly, keeping her suspended in the sky. The moment of serenity was fleeting. As if drawn by an invisible force, she went into freefall, tearing through the air at breakneck speed. She looked like a comet cutting through the firmament, a spectacle heading straight for the earthly world.
As she approached the terrace of Kuoh Academy, the speed of her descent began to slow almost miraculously. With the precision and elegance of a dancer, she landed on the ground, her wings meticulously folding behind her back as if they were a pair of retracted white sails.
"Mission in progress: target identification confirmed," she murmured in a cold, emotionless voice.
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Motohama adjusted his glasses on his nose and looked around to make sure no one was listening. He approached Matsuda, his face lit up by a mix of incredulity and fascination. "You won't believe what I heard. Before the unexplained death of Issei Hyoudou, it seems another student died under equally strange circumstances. They say he died after a 5-on-1 gaming marathon!"
Matsuda arched an eyebrow, clearly skeptical. "Are you serious? This sounds like the kind of urban legend that spreads in high schools."
Motohama shrugged, his expression turning more serious. "I thought so too, but the sources are quite reliable. It seems something really bizarre is happening."
Matsuda crossed his arms, still not entirely convinced. "Look, I don't doubt that strange things happen, but sometimes people like to exaggerate to make school life more interesting."
Motohama was about to respond when his expression abruptly changed. "Ah, and there's one more thing. Did you hear that the spaceship that hit Issei exploded shortly afterward?"
Matsuda furrowed his brow. "That's even stranger. But honestly, I can't say I feel sorry for the alien responsible. I wish that bastard suffered more for doing that to my friend and getting away!"
Motohama agreed, "Exactly, that bastard deserved to die!"
Just as Motohama was about to share another snippet of information, he stopped talking. "I heard the investigation is focusing on that pink-haired transfer girl, but—"
"Shhh!" Matsuda abruptly interrupted, his eyes widening as he saw a figure approaching.
Both students fell silent as they watched Light Yagami walk toward them, the aura around him seeming heavier and more mysterious than ever, not to mention the change in his hair and eyes. He passed by them, his eyes fixed ahead, as if he were absorbed in deep thoughts.
Motohama whispered, almost breathless: "Wait a minute, I thought he was engaged to the transfer girl, but he looks... different."
Matsuda nodded, equally intrigued. "Yes, it's like he's undergone a radical transformation. He's not the Light Yagami we used to know."
After Light disappeared from sight, the two students resumed their conversation, now with a new topic to speculate on and a growing sense that something much larger was unfolding around them.
As Light walked down the hallway, a thoughtful expression on his face, he reflected on the conversation he had just overheard. 'So the news has already spread,' he thought, not surprised, but certainly intrigued. In a school environment teeming with rumors and speculations, it was inevitable that such a subject would become the topic of whispered conversations.
The recent alien incursion on Earth had further complicated the delicate balance between the human and supernatural worlds. Even the most esoteric beings, those who traditionally operated in the shadows, found themselves in a difficult position. The effort required to hide the truth from billions of people was monumental, and not all supernatural beings had the ability to erase memories or manipulate perceptions on such a vast scale.
Faced with this reality, the decision was made to let things be as they were. There was a kind of perverse logic to it: many humans, confronted with the inexplicable or the frightening, would opt to doubt their own experiences. They would find it more comfortable to believe that such stories were fabrications, products of collective imagination, rather than accept that the universe was far more complex and mysterious than they could have ever imagined.
Yes, the unknown has the power to terrify, and often people choose denial as a defense mechanism. Light pondered this as he continued on his way, heading toward the classroom.
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